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    LoyalLoyalJusticeJustice
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    It is not the case that their sin is heinous enough to warrant it

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    • 1.Proportionality in justice requires severe consequences for the most egregious moral wrongs to maintain meaningful accountability.
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    • 2.Some acts cause irreversible harm to victims, making commensurate punishment necessary for moral legitimacy of legal systems.
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    • 3.Deterrence theory supports harsh penalties for heinous crimes as they prevent others from committing similarly grave offenses.
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